NewKerala.com

Key Points

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari lashed out at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for criticizing the BJP's Emergency commemoration. Kharge accused the BJP of using the anniversary to deflect from economic issues like unemployment and inflation. The Congress chief also questioned the BJP's historical role in India's freedom struggle and Constitution drafting. The exchange highlights the ongoing political battle over democratic values and historical narratives.

Key Points: BJP's Manoj Tiwari Slams Kharge Over Emergency Remarks

  • Tiwari accuses Kharge of ignorance on democracy
  • Kharge links BJP's Emergency focus to diverting from economic failures
  • Congress questions BJP's role in Constitution-making
  • Emergency anniversary sparks fresh political clash
2 min read

Knows neither about democratic culture nor about country's culture: BJP's Manoj Tiwari hits back at Kharge over emergency remarks

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari criticizes Congress chief Kharge for questioning Emergency observance, accusing Congress of undermining democracy.

"How can a Congress that can murder the Constitution believe in democracy? – Manoj Tiwari"

New Delhi, June 26

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his criticism of the BJP's observance of the 50th anniversary of the Emergency as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas," saying that the Congress has no moral authority to speak on democracy.

Reacting to Kharge's remarks, Tiwari told reporters, "Yesterday was June 25. How can a Congress that can murder the Constitution believe in democracy? Mallikarjun Kharge is the President of Congress, but listening to his statements, it seems he knows neither about democratic culture nor about the country's culture..."

On Wednesday, Kharge accused the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the 50th anniversary of the Emergency to divert public attention from issues such as unemployment, inflation, and demonetisation.

"We are facing an undeclared emergency in the country today... The BJP got rattled by our 'Samvidhan Bachao Yatra' and started talking about 50 years of Emergency. Those who could not do much during their tenure, also could not give any answers on issues of unemployment, inflation and demonetisation, are doing this (marking 50 years of imposition of Emergency as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas) to hide their failures and repeated lies," Kharge said at a press conference.

He criticised the Centre for issuing a circular instructing all states to observe June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas officially."

"The PM on behalf of the government has taken out a circular directing all states to mark the 50 years of Emergency as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas," Kharge said.

He also questioned the BJP's commitment to the Constitution, accusing the party of having had no role in India's independence movement or the drafting of the Constitution.

"I only want to say that those who are talking about saving the Constitution now are only trying to raise the issue that had ended in the past. Those who did not have any role in the Indian independence movement and the making of the Constitution are talking about it now. They had even burnt images of Gandhi ji, Ambedkar ji and others," he further alleged.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rajesh K.
Emergency was indeed the darkest period of Indian democracy. Congress has no right to lecture others about Constitution when they suspended it themselves. But BJP should also focus on current issues like unemployment instead of just digging old graves.
P
Priya M.
Both parties are playing politics instead of solving real problems! Inflation is making our lives difficult, but they're busy blaming each other about events from 50 years ago. 🤦‍♀️ We need leaders who think about today's India, not just past mistakes.
A
Amit S.
Kharge ji is right about one thing - current economic issues need attention. But his party's track record on democracy is questionable. Remember how Congress governments dismissed elected state governments 90+ times? Pot calling kettle black!
S
Sunita R.
As a teacher, I believe we should teach about Emergency in schools objectively. Young generation must know this history to value democracy. But political parties using it as weapon isn't right. Our Constitution deserves better than this blame game.
V
Vikram D.
Why can't we have mature politics? Congress committed mistakes in past, BJP making mistakes now. Instead of 'tu-tu main-main', both should work together for nation. After all, didn't Nehru and Patel work together despite differences? That was statesmanship!
N
Neha T.
Honestly tired of this political drama! 😤 My father tells horror stories of Emergency days, but today's youth care about jobs, education and development. Leaders should stop living in past and address present concerns. Democracy isn't about name-calling in press conferences!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50